RN - Float Pool (CIA Option S)

Carle Foundation Hospital • Urbana, IL

143d • $35 - $60

About The Position

This position is intended for candidates seeking a more structured self-scheduling position or a set schedule possibly. The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• College Diploma: Nursing (Required)

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies
• Floats to various inpatient units including Medical-Surgical, Oncology, Orthopedic, Advanced Care, and ICUs (if applicable)
• Completes Unit Nurse Leader Training, as needed
• Provides direct nursing care, collaborates with other multidiscipline team members to provide patient care to various patient population
• Conducts and documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care
• Precepts staff from various units as needed
• Coordinates care to multidiscipline team members to facilitate and provide the highest possible quality patient care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree